1. Notes

Ecclestical Titles, Church Offices, Ranks and Administrative Terms

TITLES OF NORTHWEST LYTHIA

English
Agrik
Halea
Ilvir
Larane
Morgath
Naveh
Peoni
Sarajin
Save K'nor
Siem
Abbacy
The office of an abbot or abbess.










Abbot/Abbess
The head of an abbey, also known as the superior.










Advowson
The patronage of a parish church. The patron has the right of presentation to the benefice, that is, to present his or her choice for the parish clergy to the bishop for appointment. Generally, the patron may expect to receive a small yearly fee from the parish priest (anywhere from a few pence to a few pounds, depending upon the income of the benefice) taken from the tithes or other income of the church. In some parishes, custom dictates that the patron gets a much more significant pension.



Elganor






Alb
An ecclesiastical linen vestment that runs the full length of the wearer's body and has long sleeves. It is held in place by a girdle at the waist.



Anuen






Almoner
A monastic official charged with managing the community's charitable donations to the poor.



Tianuen






   King/Emperor



Tanal






   Earl/Count



n/a





Note: The titles of the ranks and positions within the clerical and fighting orders of the various religions are given on the page detailing their respective deity.